British Embassy in Chile News
Official Reception held at the British Embassy Residence on the occasion of the visit of HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
A very special occasion attended by 150 guests, which included Chilean Government, Military, Educational institutions and other Ambassadors and dignitaries.
The British Empire Medal was presented by HRH Prince Edward at this reception at the British Ambassador's Residence on the 15th Sept. The medal awarded to Mr. Roger Barlow, Chairman of The Royal British Legion, Chile Branch, in the Queen's New Year Honours list, was only presented in September as the Ambassador had waited for a special visitor to Chile!
Hearty Congratulations to Roger Barlow, also a Member of the Executive Committee of The British Commonwealth Society in Santiago
The Presentation
After the Presentation
Ambassador Fiona Clouder's speech
The Speech by Ambassador Fiona Clouder on the occasion of HRH Prince Edward's visit can be read by clicking on the following link.
In the photo below:
Mrs. P. Warwick, Group Capt. P Warwick CBE - UK Defense Attache
to Chile, Mrs. Avis Barlow, Mr. Roger Barlow and HRH Prince Edward
Richard J. Cheney (an ex-Chairman of the BCS) and
Michael Hardy, (Current Chairman of the BCS)
There was a surprise performance by the Royal Marines Drum Corp. Band from
"HMS Protector" that was visiting Chile.
